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.. , .... .. ..... . .. . .. . . .. . . . .. ... .... . 23 Alicia Albe, Tara McCargo and Meaghan Muller represented the U.S. at the Rhytlunic World Championship in Berlin, Germany.

Each gymnast finished with her individual best at the competition.

Ukraine's Elena Vitrichenko earned the all-around title followed by Russia's Natalia Likovskaia and Yana Batyrchina.

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JOHN HANCOCK TOUR OF WORLD GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONS .......... . .. .. ..... . 26

SCRAPBOOK OF CHAMPIONS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12 EVENT SCHEDULE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••.••• 13 FACES IN THE GYM •.•••••••••••.•.••.•...•.•.••...•.•.•.•.••••••••••• 14

The Jolm Hancock Tour of World Gymnastics Champions began in September and concluded in November.

The tour included all the big-name gymnasts and was well received and much enjoyed by spectators all the way from Miami to Sacramento. Check out some great photos of the participants.

REEBOK(fi) COACHING CORNER ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 20 GYMNASTICS RESULTS ••••••••••.••.•.•.•.•.••••••.•.•.••••.•••••• .37 CHALK TALK ••••.••••••.••••.•••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 40 CLASSIFIED .•.•.•.•••••.•••••••••.•.•.••••.•.•.•.•...•.•.••••.•..•••.••••.• 42

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FEATURES TOP's: TALENT ON THE RISE ...... . . . ... .. . . .... ... .. . . . ... . .. . .. 16

The Talent Opportunity Program, TOP's for short, is in its sixth year of existence and going strong. More and more talented gymnasts are passing through the TOP's program in route 0 e 'te status.

This year more than 1,700 gymnasts participated in TOP's. A listing of the 1997 National TOP's Team Members is included in the article.

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. .... .. . .. . ..... . ........ . ........... 1 8 The 1997 Future Stars National ChampionsHips was held at the U.S. Olympic Training, November 13-16. This was the second year for the competition which was held in conjunction with the Men's Coaches Workshop. This year's competition included the 10-11 age

TEXAS TRIO .... . ... . . . ...... .... 28 What do Marline Stephens, Sean Townsend and Raj Bhavsar have in common? They all live and train in Houston and they all became Junior National ChampiOns at the 1997 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships. Check out these three Junior Champions diaries, complete with training schedules!

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{'" Would you like to condition like the top gyinnasts in the country? Now you can!

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Steve Whitlock USA Gymnastics Board of Directors Chair: Sandy Knapp; President: Kathy Scanlan; President Emeritus: Mike Donahue; Constituent Members: Amateur Athletic Union: Mike Stanner; American Sokol Organization: Jerry Milan; American Turners: Betty Heppner; College Gymnastics Association-M: Roy Johnson; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches for Women: Gail Da vis; National Association for Girls and Women in Sport: Marilyn Strawbridge; National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges: Yvonne Hodge; National Collegiate Athletic Association: Chris Voelz, Tom Dunn; National Federation of State High School Associations: Susan True; National Gymnastics Judges Association: Jolm Scheer; National High School Gymnastics Coaches Association: John Brinkworth; U.S. Association of Independent Gym Clubs: Lance Crowley; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Men's Gymnastics: Mark Williams; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women's Gymnastics: Gary Anderson, Roe Kreutzer; U.S. Men's Gymnastics Coaches Association: Marc Yancey; U.S. Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaches Association: Suzie DiTullio; Young Men's Christian Association of the USA: Rick Dod so n; USA Gymnastics National Membership Directors: Men's: Ray Gura, Jim Holt; Rhythmic: Tamara Dasso, Alia Svirsky; Women's: Linda Chencinski, Da vid Holcomb; Athlete Directors: Tanya Service Chaplin, chair; Chris Waller, vice chair; Kri s ten Kenoyer Wood land , sec; Michelle DllsserreFarrell, USOC athlete representative; Wendy Hilliard, Va nessa Vand er Pill y m , Peter Vidmar, Conrad Voorsanger, Kim Zmeskal; Associate Members: Jewish Community Centers: Lori Katz; Special Olympics, Inc.: Kate Faber-Hickie; USA Trampoline & Tumbling: Wayne Downing; U.S. Competitive Sports Aerobics Federation: Howard Schwartz; U.S. Sports Acrobatics Federation: Bonnie Davidson.

USA Gymnastics Executive CommiHee Chair: Sandy Kna pp; Special Advisor to the Chairman of the Board: Roe Kreutzer; President: Ka thy Scanlan; Secretary: Mike Milid on is; Vice Chair Men: Tim Daggett; Vice Chair Rhythmic: Candace Feinberg; Vice Chair Women: Joan Moore Gnat; FIG Executive Committee: Jay As hmore; FIG Men's Technical Committee: George Beckstead; FIG Rhythmic Technical Committee: Andrea Schmid-Shapiro; FIG Women's Technical Committee: Ja ckie Fie; At Large Members: Jim Hartung, Susan True; Athlete Directors: Tanya Service Chaplin, Wendy Hilliard, Peter Vidmar; USOC Athlete Representative: Michelle Dusserre-Farrell; President Emeritus: Mike Donahue.

Unless expressly identified to the contrary, all articles, statements and views printed herein are attributed solely to the author and USA Gymnastics ex presses no opinion and assumes no responsibility thereof.

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ongratulations to the rhythmic team that represented the United States at the World Championships in Berlin.

Although it was the first World Championships for each of these athletes, they went out like veterans and performed at their personal best.

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necessary for the new Code of Points because they know that will make them better gymnasts. You should strive for the same goals W1der the new program. Hang in there and do the very best you can! You will make progress, become better gymnasts and expand your enjoyment of the sport.

They provided an example that we could all follow as we start a new year by resolving to do our personal best, whether it's in gymnastics, at school, at work, or in our personal relationships, being the best friend or family member we can be. Striving for these goals will ensure that we have a great 1998! I can assure you that everyone at USA Gymnastics will do their best to make our programs as meaningful and rewarding as possible.

We are in the first year of competition with the new Junior Olympic Program.

Athletes and coaches seem to be adjusting well to the .'.

We are starting off the New Year with the Reese's Cup in St. Petersburg, Florida on January 24, 1998. I always enjoy this meet. The athletes get to have fun and realIy show us their artistic abilities with their selections in music and unique routines.

The event will be broadcast on NBC, Febmary 14 at 2:30 p.m. EST. You can enjoy some Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and watch the broadcast while celebrating Valentine's Day. Be sure and check your local listing for the exact time of the broadcast in your area.

I hope your 1998 ;s off to a gooc/ start!

new---program, but remember, getting used to new routines will take awhile. Don' t get discouraged if the scores at first seem lower than they were W1der the former program. The world's most famous gymnasts have had to get used to a whole new FIG international Code of Points. For some of them, that's meant lower scores in major events than they are used to.

They will continue to make the changes tha tare

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March 5-7, 1998 Visa American Cup

Mar. 7 4:00pm-6:00pm EST (live)

March 8, 1998 International 3-on-3 Gymnastics Championships March 27-28,1998 Reebok International Team Championships August 19-23, 1998 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Mar. 14 2:30pm-4:00pm EST April 11 4:00pm-6:00pm EST (M) April 18 4:00pm-6:00pm EST (W) Aug. 22 8:00pm-9:00pm EST (W) Aug. 23 7:00pm-8:00pm EST (W) Sept. 12 3:00pm·4:00pm EST (M)

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DIET AND STRESS FRACTURES

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he stress fracture is an injury that can be a threat to young athletes at the prime of their careers. A stress fracture occurs when the stress on a bone results in bone fatigue, resulting in a partial or sometimes complete break of the bone. This injury usually occurs when an athlete is at the height of his/her competitive season or when training becomes more intense, and the stress caused by training and other factors becomes too much on bones. For one to maintain healthy bones, a sound diet that meets the Recommended Dietary Allowances for calcium is very important.

However, recent studies show that overall dietary balance may playa much larger role in maintaining bone health.

Lately, much attention has been placed on young female athletes and on the Female Athlete Triad, a group of disorders recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine shown to affect this population of athletes. These disorders include amenorrhea (lack of menstruation), osteoporosis (loss of bone mineral density) and disordered eating patterns.

Studies done recently on the effect of stress fractures in young women have focused on (but are not limited to) these elements of the triad. One of the most heavily studied areas has been the link between amenorrhea and the incidence of stress fractures. The connection between amenorrhea and a decrease in bone density comes partly from low levels of the hormones, estrogen and progesterone. Both of these hormones are needed in normal levels to help calcium deposit into bone and to maintain bone density. A majority of athletes studied who reported a history of stress fractures had some history of amenorrhea" 11 . 13 and oligomenorrhea (infrequent menstruation)" 5.

Another component of the triad, disordered eating, may also playa role in amenorrhea, which has been linked to the incidence of stress fractures. Dietary intake and disordered eating patterns have been linked to amenorrhea in a number of studEUSA

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ies. A concept that has been developed supporting the link between dietary intake and amenorrhea is called "energy drain"". The human body must choose which functions it will tend to first. Things such as growth and development all come before reproduction and menstruation on the list of priorities. If calorie intake is too low, hormones such as estrogen and progesterone are lower on the list of priorities and may not be produced in amounts high enough to allow for menstruation to occur.

One factor that may override a diet low in calories and nutrients and its effects on bone mineral density is the high-impact nature of the sport. Gymnastics is an example of this. Some studies have shown that gymnasts have higher bone mineral densities than non-gymnasts and other athletes, despite lower calorie intakes and histories of amenorrhea" . Despite this, however, gymnasts still do suffer from stress fracturesâ&#x20AC;˘. 13. J'.

A diet that is low in overall nutrients can have serious consequences for the young athlete. Ninetynine percent of total body calcium is stored in bone. A diet that is low in calcium can put the athlete at risk for developing bone-related injuries. Even if a young female athlete is menstruating and eats enough calories, calcium requirements are still just as important for maintaining overall bone health . The Recommended Dietary Allowances for calcium are currently 1,300 mg/ day for males and females age 9-18, and 1000 mg/day for males and females age 19-30.

For females who are estrogen-deficien t

Too much salt, protein, phosphorous, caffeine and alcohol have a negative effect on the amount of calcium that the body is able to absorb. One notable source of phosphorous is soft drinks. Phosphorous and calcium compete with one another for absorption in the body. Not only is this a problem, but soft drinks in most cases replace milk as a beverage throughout the day, which can even further create an overall f) calcium deficiency.

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and not menstruating, it has been recommended that they in crease their calcium intake to total 1,SOOmg/ day". A list of foods and their calcium contents can be found in Table 1.

It is important to approach keeping a healthy bone mineral d enSity through prevention in all young athletes. An eating plan that is sufficient in calories as well as calciun1 is the best dietary measm e to take for preventing a decrease in bone mass. A d iet rich in calcitu11 is extremely important for increasing bone mass. Too mu ch salt, protein, phosphorous, caffeine and alcohol have a negative effect on the amow1t of calcium that the bod y is able to absorb'. One notable so u rce o f ph os ph o r o u s is so ft drinks .

Phosphorous and calcium compete with one , another for absorption in the body. Not only is this a problem, but soft drinks in most cases replace milk as a beverage throughout the day, which can even fmther create an overall calcium deficiency.

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Stress fractmes can easily shorten the life span of an athlete's career. Man y different factors go into causing stress fractmes. Diet can play an important role in helping to lower the potential for stress fractmes. With a balanced diet that contains plenty of calories and calcium, athletes can help decrease their risk for stress fractmes and increase their promise for athletic success.

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BANANA-NUT MUFFINS Submitted to the Athlete's Cookbook by Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes. Dawes said, "Because this recipe is low in cholesterol and fat, it's great anytime (breakfast, lunch, snack)."

2 cups Bisquick pancake mix 2 egg whites 1 cup skim milk 2 bananas, overripe 2 cups chopped walnuts 2 tsp. sugar Preheat oven to 375-425 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, add Bisquick. Add egg whites, milk and sugar. Stir until lumps are gone. Add softened bananas and walnuts until they are mixed thoroughly. Pour mixture into muffin tins, and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. If you don' t like ban an as and walnuts, 2 cups of blueberries can be substituted .

Yields: 12 muffins Tips: The m uffin itself is low in fat, but adcting the walnuts increases the fa t content quite a bit. To decrease the fa t, don' t use walnu ts, or substitute blueberries.

Reprinted with the permission of General Mills, Inc. Recipe received from: Bisquick batter box. To order the Athlete's Cookbook coli USA Gymnostics ot 1-800-345-4719 and ask for item #3647 at $14.95.

1. Borrow, G.W., Saha, S. Menstrual irregularity and stress fractures in collegiate female distance runners. The American Journol of Sports Medicine. 16:3:209·216, 19BB. 2. Bennell, K.l., Malcolm, S.A., Thomas, S.A., Ebeling, P.R., Mc(rory, P.R., Work, J.D., Brukner, P.O. Risk factors for stress fractures in female track·and· field athletes: Aretrospective analysis. (fincial Journal of Sports Medicine. 5:4:229-235, 1995.

3. Burke, l.M., Deakin, V.(ed.). (finical Sports Nutrition. McGraw·Hili. Rosevill NSW, Auslralia, 1994.

4. (orban, R., 5ambrook, P.N., Deakin, V., Fricker, P., Eisman, J.A., Kelly, P., Maguire, K., Yeales, M.G. Bone density of elite female athletes with stress fractures. The Medica/Journal of Australia. 153:373-376, 1990.

5. Goldberg, B., Pecora, C Stress fractures: A risk of increased training in freshman. PhYSician and Sportsmedicine. 22:3:68-78, 1994.

6. Kadel, N.l , Teilz, CC, Kronmol, R.A. Stress fractures in ballet dancers. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 20:4:445-449, 1992.

7. Kirchner, E.M., lewis, R.D., O'Connor, P.J. Bone mineral density and dietary intake of female (allege gymnasts. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 27:4:543-549, 1995.

8. Lloyd, I, Trionlafyllou, S.l , Boker, E.R., Hauls, P.S., Whiteside, lA., Kolenok, A., Slumpf, P.G. Women athletes with menstrual irregularity have increased musculoskeletal injuries. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 18:4:374-379, 1986.

9. loucks, A. Presentation: The Female Athlete Triad. American (allege of Sports Medicine Annual (onvenlion, 1997.

10. Molheson, G.O., (Iemenl, D.B., McKenzie, D.C., Tounlon, J.E., Lloyd-Smilh, D.R., Macintyre, J.G. Stress frac· tures in athletes: A study of 320 cases. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 15:1:46-58, 1987.

II. Myburgh, K.H., Hulchins, J., Foloor, A.B., Hough, S.F., Nokes, 10. Low bone density is an etiologic factor for stress fractures in athletes. Annals of Jnternal Medicine. Illl 0:754-759, 1990.

12. Nelson, M.E., Fisher, E.C, (olsos, P.O., Turksoy, R.N., Evans, W.J. Diet and bone status in amenorrheic run' ners. American Journal of (finical Nutrition. 43:910-916, 1986.

13. O'Connor, P.J., lewis, R.D., Boyd, A. Health concerns of artistic women gymnasts. Sports Medicine.

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14. Notional Research (ouncil. Recammended Dietary Allowances, 10th ed. Washington, D.C, 1990.

15. Robinson, I , Snow-Horter, c., Gillis, D., Show, J. Bone mineral density and menstrual cyde status in com' petitive female runners and gymnasts. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 25:5:S49, 1993.

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THE JOHN HANCOCK ANNUAL INCREDIBLE SANDWICH MAKING EVENT One day each year at the John Hancock Tower, employees make sandwiches for charity in Boston.

This year the 1996 Olympic Gymnastics Team joined the employees at this annual event. The men's team broke the record for making the fastest sandwiches. However, the men's time did not stand long as the women's team came back to beat the men and establish a new record. During the day, the event made 12,000 sandwiches for charity.

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BECOMES DADDY A SECOND TIME Mia Bagiu was born at home, October 21 , 1997, at 2:40 a.m ., which was also her due date! She was 10 pounds 2 ounces and 21 inches long.

Gabriela, her 2 1/ 2 year old sister, is having a great time being mama's helper, especially while her dad, 1996 Olympian Mihai, was on the John Hancock Tour of World Gymnastics Champions! Gabriela is very happy to finally have her new baby sister, after waiting so patiently all those months! Kris and Mihai are thrilled to have their second daughter!

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Paige, 7, started gymnastics at age 5 at Terry Spencer's Gymnastics in Indianapolis, Ind. Due to a family move she now competes for Gymnastics EtL in Blaomington, III. as a level 5. Her first season she was sidelined for four months due to a broken nose ond arm; however, she came back strong scoring a 32.55 in the lost meet of the season, the lincolnland Clossic, to eorn second place all-around. Thisseoson she earned first all-around with 0 score of 31.95 in the Judges Cup!

Kendal, 3, is a beginning gymnast at her father's new dub, Balcony Gymnostics and Personal fitness. Even at such a young oge, she understands the meaning of "chalk hog."

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Steven is 13 years old and has been a gymnastics enthusiast for almost 10 years. He placed first all-around and an rings in the 1997 Men's Class IV, Region 2 Championships in Anchoroge, Alaska. Steven has worked very hard and loves every minute af it. He has competed in 10 western states and no maNer where gymnastics leads him, he always has fun. He recently moved ta Caeur d'Alene and is looking forward to competing this season with a new team at lake City Gymnastics coached by ScoN SaNerfield.

Nino, 8, earned three first-place honors in her oge group at the level 5 Sectionol Meet, April 1997. She scored a 9.0 on vault, 9.40 on floor, and 35.95 in the all-around. She trains at Recreotion USA Gymnostics Center three doys a week and is looking forward to competing level 6 and Novice Optional for the 97 -9B seoson.

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Allison, 7, is a level 5 at flip City Gymnostics Academy. She started gymnastics at the age of 4. Under the caring instruction of Coach Terri Mansker, Allison won the State All-Around Championships Title as a level 4. Allison, nicknamed AliCat by her teammates, competed in the Indiana Judges Cup and took lirst all-around. Allison will be competing as a level 6 soon. Next year she hopes to be on optional gymnast.

Abby, 8, is a level 5 gymnast from Carmel Gymnostics Academy cooched by Chris Cowan. She storted gymnastics at age 3. Abby won the oil-around at the 1997 Judges Cup and also took first in the all-around at the Cormel Meet, Oct. 11 -12, with a score of 33.55. She took first on bars with a 9.45, first on floor with on 8.65, and second on beam with an 8.0. Abby is 0 3rd grader at Eogle Elementory in Brownsburg, Indiana.

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SUMMER HUBBARD ST. PETERSBURG, flORIDA Summer, 9, oNendslafleurs Gymnastics in St. Petersburg. Summer came to lafleurslessthan two years ago. She storted os 0 level 5 ond in six months wos promoted to 0 recreational 8. In the Stote Meet for ReL 8, Summer took first all-around, first on floor, second on beom ond bors ond third on vault. She will be competing os 0 level 9 for the 1998 seoson. Summer trains three-and-a-half hours per days, four doys per week under the direction of coach Mory linnenmeyer and Brad Harris. Summer's dreom is to receive 0 college scholarship and be a member of the 2004 Olympic Team.

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The Talent Opportunity Program, TOP's for short, is in its sixth year of existence and going strong. More and more talented gymnasts are passing through the TOP's program in route to elite status. As the years go by we expect even more TOP's gymnasts to be at the top of the National Team.

The goal of the Talent Opportunity Program is to identify talented young female gymnasts between the ages of 7-12 that are not currently seeking or training for elite or international level competition. The program seeks to identify deficiencies in fitness and skill factors that can be determined by scientific testing and interaction with regional and national staff coaches.

These deficiencies are communicated to bOtll the athlete and coach for remedial work. TOP's enhances the information flow and educational opportunities to talented athletes, parents and coaches to help improve the athletes' training.

Athletes benefit from TOP's by seeing clearly how their physical abilities and skills compare to other athletes of the same age from across the U.S. The athletes get access to some of the leading authorities in gymnastics via tlle regional and national clinics.

The athletes' problem areas are identified and noted for more in-depth analysis and remediation. The athletes begin a tracking that will allow them to see how they have progressed from year to year.

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This year more tllan 1,700 gynmasts participated in TOP's. Below is a list of the 1997 National TOP's Team Members. The 7-8 year olds were selected based upon Regional TOP Testing results using a standard battery of physical abilities tests. The coaches of these athletes were invited to attend the National TOP Training Camp tllat was held in Tulsa, Okla., tlle first weekend of December. The 912 year old athletes were selected from one of tlle two National TOP Testings tllat were held the first two weekends of October in Rochester, N.Y., and Reno, Nev. Four hlmdred atllletes were involved at the National Test performing physical abilities tests and basic gynulastics skills. The 9-12 National TOP Team Members also participated in the National TOP Training Camp along with tlleir coaches.

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United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs November 13-16. This was the second year for the Fuhrre Stars National Championships, which was held in conjw1Ction with the Men's Coaches Workshop.

This year's competition included the 10-11 age group division as well as a new 12-year- old age group division and feahrred increased participation from last year. For 1997, 101 athletes qualified to compete at the Fuhrre Stars Championships. Not only were the numbers up from last year, but so was the level of routines and skill accomplishment. The coaches and athletes have really been working on the Fuhrre Stars skills and routines since last year and it shows.

As with last year, the Future Stars Championships also included a "workshop" for coaches, athletes and parents. Athletes spent half a day in the gym working on basic skills and refinement with members of the Jmtior National Coaching Staff and the other half addressing subjects such as leg strength and power development, good nutrition, good poshrre and good gymnastics presentation development. Parents were given a USA Gymnastics Men's Program overview and treated to lechrres on sports psychology, nutrition and improving athlete poshrre. The parents were also given the chance to watch their sons work out and listen to the National Coaching Staff members "up close."

The coaches were scheduled for a two day workshop. Their sessions included workout planning, sports psychology, poshrre, strength and power development and selected teclmical skills on each event. The coaches also had time to spend with their athletes in the gym working with the Junior National Coaching Staff. In all, more than 100 coaches participated in the two-day workshop. Many workshop participants did not have athletes in the Future Stars Championships, they were just present to learn and experience a great competition.

The Future Stars Championships established itself as a great event in its first year. The second year really expanded that tradition. This was an event which saw athletes, coaches and parents coming together in a tremendous learning and motivational environment. The Future Stars Program and Coaches Workshop is about the fuhrre and preparing for that fuhrre. Based on the enthusiasm and talent which was displayed at this year's event, the future for men's gymnastics is bright indeed.

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Deviations from good posture and alignment often occur for many reasons, including lack of strength, flexibility, or many times a lack of body awareness. Let's start from the feet and work up and point out different crucial points that lead to proper alignment and good posture.

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1. THE FEET In the new JO Compulsory program, the JO Committee has placed a great deal of emphasis on a tight releve (stand high on the toes) position. In on attempt to get a complete understanding of this, we described specifically in the text (too many limes to count} ..."Releve with the heel of the front foot pressed against the front of the bock fool." In this position, coaches and judges should look for 0 stroight line from the boll of the foot up through the onkle. The heel should be lihed os high as possible, not holfway. There is 0 generol deduction of up to 0.10 eoch time the gymnost does not show this position (high on toe ond feet touching) when required .

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3. THE HIPS, ABDOMINALS, AND THE PELVIS This is the oren of the body where most of the problems occur. Aher coo ching ond judging for mony yeors, I'mconvinced thot mony times the gymnasts are not awore that they ore stonding with their "butts ond guts oul." This needs to be constantly corrected on a doily basis. You will heor many coaches soy "hips flat, pelvis tilted under, etc." In many instonces, the hip flexor musde in the front of the leg is so tightthot it couses the pelvis to tilt ond consequently pushes the hips bock. Aconsistent flexibility progrom of stretching this musde will help with the problem. The pelvis should be straight with the obdominals pulled in to straighten this line.

4. THE RIB CAGE I really do not understond why pushing the rib cage out {forword!, ond sticking the buttocks out hos become such a populor thing to do. Mony top internotionol performers do this every time they present to the judges os well os during their routines. This is NOT correct posture. If they hove studied any donce at all, I'm positive that this could not have been tought by 0 donce teacher.

Needless to soy, this "fancy little floir" hos trickled down to our young othletes ond hos created nightmore posture problems. In 0 straight body position, the ribs should be pressed together ond down (not sticking out with on orched bock) so as to creote 0 flat stroightline.

5. THE SHOULDERS New deductions hove been odded to help judges see whotthe shoulders should be doing when showing good posture. The shoulders should be pressed down ond wide. They should not be pulled bock causing the shoulder blodes to pinch together. Nor should they be rounded forword like a "hollow" position on the bors. They need to be wide, open, and pressed down. When the shoulders are pressed down, the neck will oppear longer ond the gymnost will hove a toller, lighter, more elegont oppeorance.

6. THE HEAD Too ohen a gymnast performs 0 nice leap with good height and extension but she is storing down at the floor. The chin should be lihed with the neck long. Generally, the focus should be slightly above eye level. There are mony limes in the new compulsory exercises where there is no mention of focus at all. In these cases, the gymnast is allowed to look wherever she wonts. However, good olignment during this optional focus is still required. and ar.gnment is essential throughout the entire exercise, from the pose to the finish. The listed on page 157 of the new compulsory book,. and it states, "Incorrect alignment, position, or boslture-lID to 0.20 each." The WTe clarified deductions regarding this issue. Incorrect alignment, position, or major elements is up to 0.20. Incorrect body alignment, position, or posture connections is a deduction for the whole exercise of up to 0.30. As a judge, during the conI1ect:io~stn,q if a gymnast has bad posture during connections. At the end of the decide how great in total were the errors and apply the appropriate ded'u~MHI.-

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licia Albe, Tara McCargo and Meaghan Muller represented the U.S. at the Rhythmic World Championship, Oct. 22-26 in Berlin, Germany. The trio earned their positions at a selection camp held in Chicago.

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Top U.S. finisher Muller finished 37th all-around out of 159 in the individual qualifying competition at the Rhythmic World Championships, just missing the all-around finals by two positions. The top 30 gymnasts, with a limit of two per country, advanced to allaround finals. Muller scored a 9.229 on rope, 9.262 on hoop, 9.541 on clubs and 9.266 on ribbon.

Muller, 19, is from Roswell, Ga., and trains at Allanta International Rhyth¡ mic Gymnastics with her cooch Marina Davidovich. Muller began her career as an artistic gymnast in 1986, but crossed over to rhythmic in 1993 after a shoulder injury. She has competed in two inte rnationa l events in 1997, placing 29th all-around at the XI International Tournament of Thiais in Fronce, then won the bronze medal with John Roethlisberger and Shannon Miller at the International 3-00-3 Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas.

Ukraine's Elena Vitrichenko earned the all-around title with a 39.90.

Vitrichenko was followed by Russia's Natalia ukovskaia and Yana Batyrchina.

Albe, 20, finished 54th a ll-around scoring 9.016 on rope, 9.033 hoop, 9.528 clubs, 9.237 ribbon and 36.814 all-around.

Albe is from Rockville, Md., and trains at Rhythmflex Gymnastics with her coach Catherine Yakhimovich. A veteran of international meets since 1990, Albe won the individual all-around at the 1996 African Championships in Walvis Bay, Namibia. At the 1997 U.S. Rhythmic National Championships in Houston, she shared the gold medal in clubs, took the silver in rope and was fifth in the all-around . (ontinued on page 24

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The John Hancock Tour of World Gymnastics Champions began in September and concluded in November. The tour included all the bigname gymnasts like Amanda Borden, Amy Chow, Dominique Dawes, Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, Jaycie Phelps, Kerri Strug, Lilia Podkopayeva, Kim Zmeskal, Svetlana Boguinskaia, Jessica Davis, Gregg Curtis, Mihai Bagiu, John Macready, John Roethlisberger, Kip Simons, Chainey Umphrey, and Blaine Wilson.

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BODY LEVERS With your neck on the ground in a candlestick position, hold onto a pole and lower down, again without breaking your straight body (hollow) position . Hold your teet above the ground for about 7 seconds and then go back up again. I do 3 sets of 5. You can really feel this exercise in your stomach area.

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BAR LEVERS Bring your chin above the bar. Lift in a hollow body position to vertical position. Return to the upright position with chin above bar and repeat. I do 3 sets of 6 . You can feel your arms burn after this exercise.

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Kristy Powell REVERSE LEG DROPS Begin by sitting in a (like position on the Hoor. Put your hands on the Roor behind your rear. Fingers should face your I~s .

Have a partner hold your heels. Push out of shoulders and hips to get as much extension as possibly. Have your partner drop one leg at a time, every time returning back to the position you started from . This exercise will work your lower stomach, hip Rexors, and lower back. I do 2 sets of 20.

LEG DROPS Start in a push up position and have a partner lift your legs.

The partner should hold at ankles and drop one leg at a time, every time returning back to the position you started in. You will feel this exercise in your hamstrings and rear. I do 2 sets of 20.

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V-UP STRADDLE UP Start by lying on your back on the Roor. Lift upper body and legs to make a V. Then go down to a hollow position. V-up again only this time straddle your legs and reach arms between legs. Go back down to hollow again. You will feel this in your stomach and hip Rexors. I do 3 sets of 20.

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MALTESE HOLD Using two vaulting boards, lie across the boards in a Maltese position.

With a spotter, press your body towards a handstand and slowly lower to a Maltese and hold for three seconds. I do three sets of four, at least three times per week.

STRENGTH HOLDS ON RINGS With the use of a spotter or a crutch on the rings, hold a Maltese position for three seconds, press to a planche and again hold for three seconds. I do three sets of three, at least three times per week.

NOTE: These exercises may be difficult for you to do in the beginning. You may need extra spotting until your strength develops. It~ important that you work as hard as you can to hit the proper positions.

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PLANCHE TO HANDSTAND From an "L" position on the parallel bars, swing through the planche position to a handstand. Use as little swing as possible and keep your body tight throughout the entire movement. I do three sets of five, at least three times per week.

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• INTERNATIONAL ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS CHALLENGE OF WOLUWE SAINT LAMBERT The international Artistic Gymnastics Challenge of WoIuwe Saint Lambert was held in Brussels, Belgium, at the Poseidon Sports Complex, Oct. 4. The U.S. delegation included Alexis Maday, cooched by Gary Anderson of Marvateens, and Morgan White, coached by Tim Rand of American Twisters. Elaine Wulf was the delegation leader and judge.

Countries competing included: Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Great Britain, Holland, Romania, Slovenia and the USA. Great Britain's Mel issa W ilcox took first a ll-around with a score of The U.S. and Great 36.20. Maday took second a ll -around with a 35.525 and White fin - Britain delegalions ished fourth with a 34.05.

White and Maday took first and second on bars with scores of 9.25 and 9. 10, respectively. Maday took third on beam with on 8.70 and third on Roor with an 8. 925.

u.s. SWEEPS MALAR CUP IN SWEDEN

By Luan Peszek The Malar Cup was held in Stockholm, Sweden, October 18-19. The U.S. delegation included gymnasts: Nikki Beyschau from Arizona Sun rays, Chelsa Byrd from River City Gymnastics, Katy Herbert from Desert Lights, and Erin Pendelton from Ocean Tumblers.

Dan Witenstein was the coach and Carole Liedtke was the judge and delegation leader.

The Malar Cup was the first international competition for all of the U.S. gymnasts and a great learning experience. The U.S. was the top scoring team by several points and was given a special international team award for its perfonmance.

Herbert and Beyschau took ~rst and second all-around, respectively, with scores of 33.350 and 33.300. Norway's Pia Sjovall took third with a 32.025 and Pendelton took fourth with a 3 1.900.

Byrd also was the a ll-araund champion in the younger age group, scoring a 34.050.

During event ~nals the age groups were combined and Byrd took third on vault with an 8.725 and Beyschau took ~fth with on 8.575. Herbert and Pendelton eamed second and third on bars with on 8.20 and 8.00. Herbert and B,,¥schau took ~rst and second on beam with scores of 9.00 and 8.525. Herbert also won Hoor with on 8.70 and Pendelton took fourth with on 8.00.

INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR JAPAN COMPETITION The international Junior Japan Competilion took place in Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 14-15. Sixteen counlries were represented, including top countries in the sport of gymnastics such as Chino, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Germany, Romania and France.

The U.S. delegation included gymnasts from Hill's Angels Erinn Dooley and Elise Ray (cooched by Kelli Hill), Sean lOwnsend from GymMasters (coached by Kevin Mazeikal and Yewki Tomita from Gymnastics World of Tucson (coached Yoichi Tomita). Head of delegation Graff acted as the U.S. women's judge Achiron was the men's judge. was Tomita's and Townsend's international competition oul and they did a great job taking sixth in the all-around, resi~tiveI~.

Townsend and Tomita event ~nals. Tomita earned third on horse, fourth an IIoor and sixth 10wnsend look fourth on an high bar.

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RHYTHMIC USA JUNIOR US. GERMANY COMPETITION AND JOINT OLYMPIC TRAINING GROUP By Dennis Mcintyre CHAM PION SHIPS USA hosted the German Men's Junior

The 4th USA Gymnastics Rhythmic Junior Olympic Group Championships was held October 11·12 in A~anto, Georgia.

The Local organiZIng host was Chaff~a Gymnashcs. The entries were divided into age levels and beginning, intenmediate and advanced, and advanced/elite categories. Groups competing in the beginning and intenmediate cate· gories used the new compulsory group routines; the advanced/elite groups perfonmed optional routines.

Each group was required to compete a group rhythmic Roor exercise routine because the RFX is considered fundamental for the spart and the athletes learn how to work in unison without the added difficulty and confusion of the apparatus. in addition to the RFX routines, each group was given the option of selecting to compete in the group hoop event, the group ribbon event, or both.

The format of the competition allowed each group to compete each event three times. The event winner was deter· mined by adding the three scores together.

Katie Scoff, 11 , from Chaffooga Gymnastics said, "ilike group because it gives us something different to do than just working by ourselves. it also teaches us to work beffer together as a team and it's lots 01 fun ." inger Loxe, 11 , also from Chaffooga Gymnastics, soid, "It doesn't make me as nervous as when i'm competing individuals because i have peaple to look at if i forget the routine. it teaches us to cooperate and we get to see a lot of cool things" Cooch Cindy Stone from Choffooga Gymnastics said, '1he JO Group program has done a lot to unite our team.

The girls have learned to work together to try to perfect, not only their own skills, but those of their teammates."

Cooch Marina Davidovich from A~anta international Rhythmic Gymnastics Center said, "i was so inspired by the JO Group Championships that i will begin working with the elite group program also. The kids had the best time and it was more rewarding than other events they have been in."

Advanced/ Senior: Fosdnuling Rhythrns #3 (Dignan, leach, Shadduck, Sousa)

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(Bornes, Breaux, Harrigan, Sanders)

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National Team for a dual meet competition and joint lraining camp held at the United States O lympic Training Center, October 3- 12.

The competition used seven man teams with six athletes competing and five scores counting for the team score. From the beginning this was a very close competilion, with the fwo teams trading the lead from event to event, seporated by only tenths of a point. in the end, the German team won the competition, defeating the U.S. Juniors by 0.3 of a point.

Germany brought a very slrang team, led

by World Championships team member Dimilri Nanin. Germany brought seven of their top eight Junior National Team members. The U.S. was led by Yewki Tomita and Sean Townsend. The U.S. leam was made up of members from both the 14-15 and 16-18 age divisions of the Junior National Team. This was the second competition in less than 10 days for the Men's Junior National Team, which fielded fwa different teams for each compelition using 11 different athletes.

TEAM STANDINGS

1. Germony 2. United States

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I. Ronny Ziesrner GER 2. Dirnitri Nonin GER 3. Yewki Tomita USA 4. Sean Townsend USA 5. Kris Zimmerman USA 6. Roj Bhovsar USA

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NOTICE TO MEMBERSHIP The following Membership Statement has been adopted by the Board of Directors of USA Gymnastics: Membership in USA Gymnastics is a privilege granted by USA Gymnastics. That privilege can be withdrawn by USA Gymnastics at any time where a member's conduct is determined to be inconsistent with the best interest of the sport of gymnastics and of the athletes we are servicing.

The following former professional members have had their membership with USA Gymnastics terminated and will not be allowed to renew their membership: Charles Theodore Bates MN Vince Brown SC Larry Dutch ME Matthew H. Erichsen WA

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BRITISH COLUMBIA GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION SUSPENSIONS USA Gymnastics has been notified that the British Columbia Gymnastics Association has permanently suspended membership In the BCGA for the following individuals: John Henderson, Kamloops, BC Canada Donald Ray Mathey, Langley, BC Canada Wayne Andrews, Courtenay, BC Canada

The Marchi April issue of USA Gymnastics will be the SUMMER CAMP issue. We' ll include a Summer Camp Directory plus articles on what to bring to camp and why camp is important to the gymnasts' development in the sport. In addition, we'd like to print a Summer Camp Keepsake section where you send us your fun memories and photos from summer camp. Send your great memories and photos quick because time is running out.

Send your camp memories and photos by Feb. 1 to: USA Gymnastics magazine Summer Camp Keepsake Pan American plaza 201 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225 *.f you would like your photos returned, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope.

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Dear DOMINIQUE MOCEANU I'm 10 years old and I train ; t Gymnastics World In Ohio. I started gymnastics when I was 4 and I still love It I have a beam at home and I love to work on It. You've always been my favo,nte OlympiC gymnast. My brother s birthday is the same as yours and he's turning 14.

Dominique how did you like being in the OlympICS? I want to be in the Olympics some day too. Who is your very best friend?

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Olympic Games. Is your favonte gymnast Mary Lou Retton? I am 9 years old and a Level 4 gymnast I go to Apollo School of Gymnastics and my coach IS Kevin Grad.

Were you r parents, brother and sister in gymnasticS? I hope to be just like you!.

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.Y, ympics in S d gomg to t he Y shou ld. You r d ney? I think you ouble I floor is gr ayout on the bel' eat. I can't leve you h tained ave mainsuch a h' h Dear Ashley, level fo r s I Ig skill ong I plan to help 'he USA win a . What are your plan~ f What a re or t he future? medal in 'he 2000 Olympic your favorl't Games! I attend 'he Universi,y e th mgs?

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Signature Gear Bag

25x lOx 11 , nylon, multiple compartment, Reebok print and USA Gymnastics print. Team dark green #13083 T14 . . ..... . .. .. .. ... .$29.95 B.

Performance Logo Bar Cap

100%collon, high crown, plastic adjustable snap closure, embroidered Reebok logo and USA Gymnastics logo Print. Atlantis green #49824 K45 . . .. . .. . ... . ....... .$15 C.

Reebok 400 Logo Cap

100%wool logo cap, back woven Reebok, front embroidered Reebok and side embroidered USA Gymnastics. Team Navy #49800 T19 .. . .... ..... .. .. ... .. $17 D.

Indy Jacket

100%nylon, poly-filled, quilted jersey lining, front embroidered Reebok and back USA Gymnastics print. Black/ flash red (Boys sizes YXL-YS) #33140 49 ........ . . .. .. . ... . . ..$65 E.

Stripe Stack Tee

100%collon, front vertical Reebok print and back USA Gymnastics print. White/ midnight blue/ morning green (Women's sizes XL-AS) #43640 Q40 .. . ..... .... . . ... $15.95 F.

Gymnasts Tee

100%callan with design "There are only 2 kinds of people inthis world ...gymnasts and wanna bes".

While (Sizes AXL-AS, YL-YS) #1998 AI .. . . ....... .. . . ... .... .$17 G. V-Neck Pullover 100%nylon taslan, flat taffeta lining, full front Reebok embroidered and back embroidered USA Gymnastics. Team navy, white (Adult sizes XL-AM) #13120 T19 . .. . .. ... .. .. ... . . . .. $45 H.

USA Gymnastics Pennant

#5006 . .. .. .. . . .. . . .......... .. .. $4 I. 1998 Calendar-'The Golden Team" #199850 . .. .. . .................$14 1.

Embroidered Logo Tee 100%collon, left chest Reebok embroidery and full back USA Gymnastics print. Atlantis green/ white/ navy (Kids sizes YXL-YS) #43642 K45 ....... . . . .... .. .. $15.95

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Block Oval Tee

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Velocity Top

nylon/ polyester "Chainmail" knit, sleeve Reebok patch and back USA Gymnastics print.

Team navy, midnight blue (Adult sizes Al-AM) #43440 119 ...... . . . . . . .... .... .$32 M.

Crown Logo Tee

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95%colton/ 5%polyester, full front USA Gymnastics embroidered design. Ash grey (Adult sizes Xl-AS) #SS 11路4 ...... .... . .. . .. . . ..... .$65 R.

Corporate Fleece Pant

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We salute all the

Gold medals didn't

athletes who competed,

make them champions.

Hard work did.

not just the gold

The medals are

medalists. Imagine

noble reminders of

the commitment, the

how they rose to

sacrifice required

the occasion when it

to simply contend

mattered most. All of us

in a global arena.

at Alpha Factor are

Their dedication is

proud of our team-

an inspiration to us all. They were

our heroes.

And we're proud to

winners long before

have played a part

they earned a spot in Atlanta, Georgia.

in their success.

Our gold medal

We devoted countless

winners are superstars

hours of our own

now. But always

hard work to insure

remember, before they

that every official

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Reebokouniform we

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produced was worthy

Alpha Factor.

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